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Michael Bongiorno co-chairs the firm’s securities litigation and enforcement practice. He has served as first-chair lead defense counsel and argued motions to dismiss in dozens of securities class action and derivative suits across the country. His clients have achieved dismissal in the vast majority of such matters. He is an experienced appellate advocate, having successfully argued for the affirmance of many dismissals of securities cases. His successful defense in such cases spans a ...

Heather S. Cruz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Private Funds / Hedge Funds Law. Heather S., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Heather S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew Jagoda advises clients that finance, buy, sell, build, lease and manage real estate properties in all asset classes. He also has extensive experience representing both lenders and borrowers in workouts and restructurings. Having assisted both the US government and the government of the People's Republic of China in disposing of billions in real estate assets, he is prepared to handle the most challenging transactions. Andrew is the co-chair of Katten's New York Real Estate Department a...

Howard Goldman began his career as a land use attorney in Alaska in 1976, where he drafted regulations for the Alaska Coastal Management Program, handled environmental review under NEPA and represented towns and municipalities in adopting zoning and land use controls.In 1980, Mr. Goldman was appointed Deputy Counsel to the New York City Planning Commission. As Deputy Counsel, Mr. Goldman was involved in the review of applications and other matters before the City Planning Commission, the deve...

Firm chair Kevin Lauri guides the overall growth and strategic direction of Jackson Lewis while ensuring the firm’s path never veers from the firm’s collaborative culture and dedication to exceptional client service. Throughout his various leadership roles at the firm over the last 25 years, Kevin’s mission has been to serve people — the employers he advises and defends and the extended Jackson Lewis family he supports. He has made it his mission to ensure every Jackso...

Edgar N. Romano is the managing partner of Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano LLP in New York, New York. He represents injured workers and individuals in matters involving workers’ compensation and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs . His practice focuses on helping workers obtain benefits and pursuing claims related to workplace injuries, occupational diseases , and exposure to hazardous substances . Mr. Romano earned his undergraduate degree, cum laude, from Bra...

Wendy Stryker is Co-Chair of the Employment Group at Frankfurt Kurnit. She represents marketing services agencies, media and entertainment companies, tech startups, and other sophisticated corporations and individual executives in New York State and Federal courts and before administrative agencies and self-regulatory organizations. She is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the 2025 edition for her expertise in Employment Law. Ms. Stryker also effectively plays the role of outside gener...

Bradley S. Zimmerman is the Managing Partner at the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Firm in New York, New York. Throughout his career, he has focused his practice on representing injured individuals and families, with particular attention to children who have suffered trauma at birth . His work centers on holding negligent parties accountable and pursuing financial recovery for children facing catastrophic and lifelong injuries. Mr. Zimmerman regularly handles complex cases involving medical malpracti...

Eugenio Grageda Nuñez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Eugenio, who practices law in Mexico City, Mexico, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eugenio is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Charles L. Bach, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Charles L., who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2003. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charles L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.